Rudolph's friend Clarice, e.g. (3)

I believe the answer is:

doe

(Other definitions for doe that I've seen before include "Rabbit, perhaps" , "Female hare" , "Buck's mate" , "Female creature" , "Ode to a female deer" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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